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City officials have discussed for the past few years the best way to solve gun violence in Gainesville. The question of whether legal or illegal gun ownership is to blame is the question now driving the city's solutions.
Read More »Downtown Fort Myers sifts through debris as it tries to regain identity as social hub
Downtown Fort Myers is the city’s social hub. Local restaurants, parks and landmarks are strewn with debris, but coming back to life. WUFT’s Jack Prator spoke with home and business owners taking stock of their damages from Hurricane Ian.
Read More »A crowd of hundreds gathered to remember Eastside High School student Dabien White
The head coach and two players rose from their seats and walked to the front of the Eastside High School auditorium in Gainesville.
Read More »Florida blimp magnate pleads guilty to stealing nearly $8 million in US pandemic aid
An international blimp magnate in north-central Florida will be sentenced in January in federal court after he pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal government of nearly $8 million in relief aid meant to help average Americans during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to court records. Executive Patrick P. …
Read More »Oak Hammock hosts candidates forum
Oak Hammock residents got a special opportunity to interact with local candidates. Oak Hammock hosted a local candidates forum for residents Tuesday evening. Gainesville mayoral, city commission and Alachua County School Board candidates got to make their case to the retirement community. The mayoral candidates discussed issues ranging from housing …
Read More »North Central Florida YMCA brings summer camp to rural areas
The need for more affordable out of school programming has been central in local discussions around youth violence.
Read More »A look at what’s changed for pedestrian safety on Gainesville’s University Avenue since 2020
Student pedestrian deaths at the University of Florida over the past two years have sparked community outrage and led led to changes along one major road, West University Avenue.
Read More »Hurricane season begins with potential Gulf threat
Now is the time to make that you're prepared. ... Review your readiness plan for your family and for your property. You know the things that you need to survive through a storm.
Read More »Alachua County Public Schools activates summer feeding program
Alachua County Public Schools is providing children up to the age of 18 free food until July 22.
Read More »Bill adding Palatka to seaport council awaits Florida governor’s decision
Adding a seaport in Palatka has been in talks for several years, but after the Florida Legislature this year approved Putnam County to be added to the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, it’s waiting for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.
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